ZIP 52045 (Epworth, IA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 52045: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dubuque County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Dubuque County compares with Iowa
Dubuque County against Iowa and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dubuque County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dubuque County | Iowa | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.0 | 68.1 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 45.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 23.1% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Dubuque County sits below Iowa on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Dubuque County at a glance: 1 in 25 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.0%, vs 2.2% in Iowa.
Overview
Since 2015, 576 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dubuque County. They injured 188 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 45.4% across Iowa.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
15.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 18.7% across Iowa.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 52045 since 2015: US-151 (2) and US-20 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.2% in Iowa.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (23% of them).
They recorded 9.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 52045 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dubuque County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dubuque County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 41 |
| US-151 | 36 |
| US-61 | 36 |
| US-52 | 13 |
| Us 20/Dodge St | 11 |
| Us 20/Dodge St And State 946/I | 7 |
| State 136/Iowa 136 | 6 |
| D041/Monastery Rd And D041/Sky | 5 |
ZIP 52045 at a glance
| Population | 2,777 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,667 |
| Median home value | $264,978 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dubuque County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 40 | +98% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 47 | +16% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 51 | +9% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 51. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 52045
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 52045?
576 truck crashes have been reported in Dubuque County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 188 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 52045?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Dubuque County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 52045?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dubuque County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 52045 compare with Iowa for truck crashes?
Dubuque County records 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 68.1 across Iowa.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 52045?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.